princeps
Meanings
noun
- The title of the Roman emperor during the principate.
- One who, or that which, is foremost, original, etc.
- The editio princeps, or first edition of a book.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prī̆nceps (“first, foremost”). Doublet of prince and principe.
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